Petersen House

Petersen House is a historic site located in Washington, D.C., notable for being the place where President Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865, after being shot by John Wilkes Booth. The house, originally built in 1849, is now part of the National Park Service and serves as a museum. It provides visitors with insights into Lincoln's final moments and the events surrounding his assassination. The building displays period artifacts, photographs, and information about Lincoln's legacy, making it an important landmark in American history.